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AN IVI SERIES

ANDREASYAN BROTHERS FILM COMPANY

LIZA MORYAK

ANNA GLAUBE

OLGA SMIRNOVA

CASTING DIRECTOR SVETLANA YERSHOVA

PRODUCTION DESIGNER OLGA TSYBA

COMPOSERS ARTEM KAZAKU, MARK DORBSKIY

EDITING DIRECTOR GEORGIY ISAAKYAN

CREATOR ELENA NOSIKOVA

SCREENWRITERS ELENA NOSIKOVA, YERZIA YERTLES

CINEMATOGRAPHER ANATOLIY SIMCHENKO

IVI CREATIVE PRODUCERS RENAT SHAYAKHMETOV, MARGARITA FILCHINA

IVI EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GALINA LAZAREVA

IVI LINE PRODUCER IRINA DZHGANDZHGAVA

CREATIVE PRODUCERS GAIK ASATRYAN, ANDREY GAVRILOV, GOGA MAMADZHANYAN

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ILYA SHUVALOV

PRODUCERS SARIK ANDREASYAN, GEVOND ANDREASYAN

DIRECTOR SARIK ANDREASYAN

ART OF SEDUCTION EPISODE 2

People think they control their own brain.

Some believe the brain controls us.

But both are wrong.

Libido controls everything.

It makes us act on our deepest desires.

Exciting, thrilling...

And sometimes terrifying.

NEXT DAY

Hey, all good after last night?

Yeah, I'm fine! Job hazards.

You know what's weird?

That oligarch scared us but practically didn't punish us.

You wanted my money!

And you'll pay for it.

I think he'll show up soon.

That won't end well.

Yeah, the whole thing's a mess.

MESS

Hey! What are you guys doing?

We're playing "Mess to the Wall."

Carry on.

My younger brothers and sisters,

once a month, I take them to the city— to a museum or an exhibition.

AGLAYA

Dad really wants them to be well-rounded.

For him, we're at the planetarium at the "My Little Universe" exhibit.

But if he finds out, he'll kill me.

- I hope that's a figure of speech. - For now, yeah.

But I'm afraid it won't be for long.

Then why did you come here?

Well, he hasn't hit us yet.

Only threats and pressure.

You should go to the police.

Please, just make him cheat.

I feel so bad for mother, she lives in a constant nightmare.

And we get hit too.

It would be easier for us

if father stopped thinking he's perfect and infallible.

Maybe then he'd stop tormenting mother.

You know the terms.

Send all photos and data

to the given email.

Where did you get the money?

I saved up.

I secretly sold cheese and bread.

Do you know how much a loaf costs at the store?

Patriarchal.

Promotes family values.

PATRIARCHAL FAMILY VALUES

Builds communities around him that depend on him completely.

As a result, he tends toward tyranny and abuse.

TYRANNY

Men like this have a need to patronize.

I decide everything.

ROSTISLAV

Everything here goes through me first.

In other words, I call all the shots.

I...

They live for the chance...

to feel like they've saved some poor, lost,

helpless woman and put her on the right path.

I'm against women working.

But given your situation...

you can start tomorrow.

Thank you.

Alright!

So...

What's going on here?

No fights?

Then what's got you all fired up?

Is it serious or just nonsense?

I see.

So that's what it is...

I told you, it's a no-no!

Where'd she get it?

Hand it over.

Well, well, look at that... Tsk-tsk-tsk...

Did you see that?

Let this be

a lesson to all of you!

If I say no,

It means no!

Got it?

And you'll pay for it.

Dearly.

Here's another tyrant for you.

The eco-settlement "New Life the Old Way"

has had some bad rumors for a while.

That women aren't respected here, and child labor is exploited.

And the village leader, Rostislav Merinov,

thinks he's a local king.

It's time to get to the bottom of it— right on site.

I don't agree with you!

We chose this life ourselves.

Is this really a life?

Living in the woods like it's the Stone Age?

It's all just patriarchal nonsense!

I want to say this

to all the women of Russia!

Haven't you ever dreamed of strong,

reliable men's shoulders to lean on?

Sisters, we have the right to choose our own path,

and if we like living in a settlement— that's our choice.

We like that our men are strong,

that we are saf behind their mighty backs.

And in return, we respect your choice—.

To build careers and not stay home with kids.

A man like that needs to see

that you don't just support his views,

but are ready to fight for them.

Thanks for the help.

No, thank you.

Good thing I studied journalism for six months.

Even my lazy husband turned out to be a decent cameraman.

Stop running around!

Whose are these?

Mine.

You and kids are like Penza and L.A.

You don't match.

Doesn't matter.

Alright, thanks. See ya.

Have a good day.

Sofia, please, just hold on a little longer.

Call Anfisa.

Why are you here this time without your little fan club?

Feeling brave now?

Job hazards.

Nice way to rationalize it.

Scamming men using psychology, huh?

This is your agency's entire database.

If I post this online...

your little trio is done for.

DONE FOR

The consequences could be dire—.

Bankruptcy, prison, torture, maybe even death.

DEATH

You've scammed too many powerful men out there.

Played them like fools.

So self-aware.

Anfisa, we're businesspeople.

BUSINESSPEOPLE

You wanted to take half my company.

My wife's an idiot alright, but you're not.

Let's work together.

You do me a small favor...

and I won't say a word to those you've wronged.

Sounds like an offer I can't refuse.

Boys! Come on, lunch's ready!

Defending my dissertation was easier than feeding your kids.

At least you don't have to milk a cow right now.

Wanna switch?

Very funny!

Alright, what's the catch?

I just have a natural teaching talent!

We are all just products

of our childhood traumas and experiences.

Career choices and lifestyles are always shaped by past events.

Why did Rostislav create this eco-settlement?

Are you here?

There you are...

Why is he so desperate to be important in his patriarchal role?

I didn't know city women could milk a cow this well.

The city has nothing to do with it.

My aunt was a dairymaid in the village.

She taught me everything.

Oh, that's good milk—so creamy.

CREAMY

Milena told the truth.

She really did grow up in a village.

But she didn't mention that we knew more about Rostislav

than he did himself.

Rostislav's neighbor was a dairymaid.

She was the first woman he ever felt sexually attracted to.

Without realizing it, Milena stepped into some very deep waters.

Milena!

Milena,

if you ever need any extra help...

don't hesitate, let me know.

I won't mind.

Just a moment.

A truly aroused man is an open book.

And on this page, in big bold letters, it read: "Ejaculation Fan."

Excuse me.

It's alright.

Tastes good.

So, about that… help.

I mean, do you need help in life in general?

The kids.

My kids are growing up without a father, and they lack male influence.

A real man to look up to.

Well, kids are sacred.

Alright, bunnies…

Bunnies won't do?

No, the simpler, the better for us.

Same for me.

Oh, perfect! From the tale “At the Pike's Behest”.

Well, they look pretty Slavic.

Wanted to ask—do you run some kind of class for the kids?

Yeah, we film jokes.

Thank you, Zinaida Arkadyevna! Let's go!

Goodbye.

Bring the costumes back just

like they were!

I'm gonna need them for “Kolobok” soon!

Rostislav, what kind of milk do you like?

What do you mean?

Wait, there are different kinds of milk?

Of course!

Back in the day it was so thick a spoon could stand in it!

Now it's thin, practically water.

Blame the environment.

You seem to know a lot about milk.

Indeed!

I churn sour cream, make butter,

dry cottage cheese, skim cream.

I just love working with dairy.

Milena!

Milena!

What are you doing here?

Just delivering some bread!

He was my best friend as a kid.

Now that's a surprise!

Milena, keep an eye on your egg cells.

Life's really worn you down, eh?

No panic! Time to bring out the big guns.

We need to close this case.

Thought you applied to acting in Moscow!

Stepan, shut up, please.

- Alright. - What?

Acting?

Moscow?

Rostislav, pay no attention to him.

We grew up in the same village. People considered him slow.

He even made his wife work! Can you imagine?

What?

That's completely unacceptable.

Monster!

We must have an important talk later.

Something wrong?

Not yet.

Well, dear!

Look at you!

They say you've been married three times.

I haven't married once though.

Did you load the bread or not?

Almost done.

Then finish up and leave.

We'll see each other anyway. There's a football tournament today.

Football? Are you crazy?

I knew the city changes people...

but this much?

I coach football for the kids here.

There's a festival today.

You went to drama school in Moscow, and I went to sports school.

- Right. Cancel it. - I can't.

Rostislav asked me to take in some new boys.

Says their mother's a deeply religious single mom struggling to raise them.

What?

They look pretty Slavic.

Hey, don't you worry.

Surely, it's not you.

Dear...

brothers and sisters!

Friends!

It warms my heart to see that each of us

upholds the eternal family values:

a strong man,

a submissive woman,

and happy children.

But not everyone has joined our side yet!

We could use more hands!

I nearly lost hope...

but I was heard!

Salvation has come upon us!

Here it is!

Where are you? Come forward!

Don't be shy! Come on!

Look!

Now our settlement

has gained another true woman!

A dairy specialist

who will double our milk production and create new products!

New dairy delights!

Excuse me. Sorry.

My car got stuck. Could you help me, please?

We had profiled the toughest men and never miscalculated.

In this case, all we needed was a single phrase from Milena.

He was my best friend as a kid.

Verdict—rescuer.

RESCUER

Sorry, I can't.

This is a matter of life and death. I'm begging you.

Please kindly welcome and embrace, our new sister Milena!

Just Mila!

Sweet Mila!

Where'd you stuck?

Stepan is a rescuer for whom friendship is sacred.

I was heading to the festival, and then this happened.

It's not even my car—it's a friend's. I can't just leave it.

Maybe that's exactly why Milena never got pregnant by him

back in tenth grade.

- There it is. - Whoa, nice ride!

This is nothing! Just needs a push.

Now!

Come on! More!

Come on! No good, we need a tow rope.

You stay here,

wait for me, I'll go grab my bread truck.

- Okay? - Yeah.

Find a man's weak spot and press on it.

But that pain must also bring him pleasure.

You know how orphanages work— they take kids that look alike.

I just felt sorry for them.

Who else would take them in?

So I clothe them, raise them...

Raise them very strictly.

Rostislav's first desire was for his neighbor, the dairymaid.

The second was Milena.

Or rather, Milena— who has such a love for liquids.

White liquids.

What are you doing here?

Excuse me, I'm taking a milk bath.

What?

I'm sorry, I...

I know that liquids are meant to be consumed, not applied.

But I just felt like it…

May I?

Come here...

For some men, the ultimate show of power

is marking a woman's body with their liquid,

out of its usual place.

Primitive, but effective.

On my face!

Milena, that was unnecessary.

Though, you should've said that to your ex-husbands.

Done!

Expensive car, but a piece of junk.

Thanks for the help! I'm off then.

And the festival?

I don't care.

Fellow townsfolk!

Festivities aside,

I have something to announce!

Freedom for women!

10 MINUTES AGO

Say what you want. Say, "Milk me!"

- Milk me… - Say it again.

Milk me!

Listen here, abuser!

There are cameras in every corner.

I can put you on a live stream right now.

If people don't believe, I'll scream—.

And they'll all rush in and see you in the flesh.

That hurts! Hey! Let me go!

There's another option!

You stop tormenting your wife and kids...

and no one will ever see this video.

- Let me go… - Oh?

It hurts… No.

- Yes! - Yes?

Yes!

From now on, women are not a man's property…

But rather, an independent…

Self-sufficient being!

A human being!

Fine! An individual!

Women are free to do whatever they please!

Punishing women and children is forbidden…

For men!

Not with words, not with actions!

Not in any way!

Nice!

Congrats on another successful case!

I hate to ruin our celebration...

but Dmitry came by again.

I'm afraid our business is at risk.

And this time, not just the business.

Told you, the whole thing's a mess.

MESS